Arutha ConDoin
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Having worked in Japan for 6 years, I understand the aspects of teaching at all levels and locations.
Rule #1- Only get a Work Visa, if you have already used the Working Holiday Visa.
The VISA is the leverage that English companies have over you. By having a working holiday Visa, that leverage they hold, is eliminated.
If you are on the Working Holiday, stay part time... you will make more money by doing this and paying your own medical insurance. Pick your hours, travel around, don't get held down by some company.
Rule #2- If you have the Work Visa, dictate your terms in the interview.
Japan are desperate for English teachers and the overall quality of your average English teacher is very low. If you are half decent, dictate your own terms. Most Eikaiwa post there job openings immediately after somebody has quit, and they usually need the replacement right away. Dont fall for the trick of Eikaiwa pretending they have staff option, THEY DO NOT, so dictate your terms in the interview. Maybe you only want a 3 month recurring contract. Most likely they will give it to you if you stick to your guns, if not, just get another Eikaiwa job because the are a dime a dozen. By doing this, you reduce the risk of getting contacted to a ****** company for a year.
Rule #1- Only get a Work Visa, if you have already used the Working Holiday Visa.
The VISA is the leverage that English companies have over you. By having a working holiday Visa, that leverage they hold, is eliminated.
If you are on the Working Holiday, stay part time... you will make more money by doing this and paying your own medical insurance. Pick your hours, travel around, don't get held down by some company.
Rule #2- If you have the Work Visa, dictate your terms in the interview.
Japan are desperate for English teachers and the overall quality of your average English teacher is very low. If you are half decent, dictate your own terms. Most Eikaiwa post there job openings immediately after somebody has quit, and they usually need the replacement right away. Dont fall for the trick of Eikaiwa pretending they have staff option, THEY DO NOT, so dictate your terms in the interview. Maybe you only want a 3 month recurring contract. Most likely they will give it to you if you stick to your guns, if not, just get another Eikaiwa job because the are a dime a dozen. By doing this, you reduce the risk of getting contacted to a ****** company for a year.